>>reporter: she's originally from india. she moved here in 2001-today is her birthday and first time she voted as citizen of the united states. >> i think it would be a big deal but when i was sitting there i started tearing up. >>reporter: her day didn't start here. it started here. tl 1255 men and women from 104 country became naturalized citizen of the united states this morning. the theatre in oakland packed with energy excitement and new citizens. him with one goal in mind. >> i want to vote. >>reporter: because she lives in alameda county she had 787 polling places to do just that. that's right. as new citizen she can exercise her right to vet today. >> for any of those people that live in alameda county they become citizen today's they can come down to our office, register to vote and cast a ballot. >>reporter: that's where i met this couple filling out region strition cards and preparing to vote. >> i feel in lucky that i actually would get to vote on first day i have become an american citizens. >> last year we spen